Gabapentin-Opioid Painkiller Combination Linked to Increased Death RiskChronic-pain patients are often prescribed gabapentin along with opioid painkillers. Pharmacists should be aware, however, of a new study that warns of the dangers of the practice, finding an increased risk of opioid-related death. Here are the details.

Dentist-Prescribed Antibiotics a Factor in C Difficile PatientsUse of antibiotics is a risk factor for development of Clostridium difficile infection. A Minnesota study points out that dentist-prescribed antibiotics often can be overlooked in determining the relationship. What percentage of antibiotics did dentists prescribe to C difficile patients in this survey?

CDC: Sooner Is Better Than Later for Influenza-Vaccine AdministrationNow is the time to vaccinate as many Americans as possible against influenza, according to the CDC. Find out why public-health officials make that point and also what changes might be coming in the near future for influenza-vaccine manufacturing.